Shavuot
University of Pennsylvania refuses to move commencement from Shavuot amid Jewish students’ complaints
More than 1,600 people have signed a petition calling on administrators to move the scheduled date
‘What does a newly minted lactose avoider do on the milkiest of Jewish holidays?’
Is it OK for me to Passover the dairy at Shavuot?
American Jews were not only all at Sinai, but also all in Newport
Our pride in America and in the contributions Jews have made to this democracy since its founding are reminders of our shared heritage.
Shavuot’s Seven Heaven Challah
Shavuot’s Seven Heaven Challah
You already know how to celebrate Shavuot at home: Make a Seder
We already have a moment on the Jewish calendar dedicated to all-night study, and its structure is far more effective: the Pesach Seder.
‘The goal is simply to see, hear and feel our lives in a new way’
Writing for Shavuot teaches us to receive inspiration just as Moses received the Torah at Mount Sinai.
‘What she lacked was the goodness of possibility:’ Parallels with Ruth in a pandemic
The redemptive arc of Ruth is not linear, but rather comes by way of individual acts of goodness.
Better-than-Ratner’s cheese blintz
This recipe improves upon the classic Ratner’s cheese blintz
Kosher cream cheese shortage may cramp Shavuot celebrations
Kosher cream cheese is the latest in a long list of consumer goods made scarce by coronavirus.
How to celebrate Shavuot at home
Shavuot celebrations have evolved a lot over the years — But 2020 marks an especially big shift, with Jews across the world celebrating at home.